Liam Tomsett
Liam Richard Tomsett (born 27 October 1992) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder.[3] He began his career with Blackpool F.C.
| Tomsett with Hyde in 2012 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Liam Richard Tomsett[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 27 October 1992[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Ulverston, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ashton United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2010 | Blackpool | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2014 | Blackpool | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | → Altrincham (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Ayr United (loan) | 19 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | → Hyde (loan) | 38 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | → Hyde (loan) | 45 | (4) |
| 2014–2015 | AFC Fylde | 33 | (3) |
| 2015–2017 | Curzon Ashton | 54 | (2) |
| 2023– | Emcor United | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
Blackpool edit
Born in Ulverston, Cumbria, Tomsett was with Blackpool's junior teams for six years,[4] before signing as a first year scholar with youth department in May 2009. On 8 January 2011, he made his first-team debut in the third round of the 2010–11 FA Cup, against Southampton.[5] He won the club's Young Player of the year award at the end of the season.[6] Then on 8 July he signed a professional contract with the Seasiders, 12 months with the option for a further year.[7]
On 22 December 2011, he joined Conference North side Altrincham on a one-month loan deal.[8] He made his debut on 26 December 2012 in his side's 5–1 win over Droylsden.[9] He made five appearances for the club before returning to Blackpool.[10] On his return in January 2012 he was sent on loan again to Scottish First Division side Ayr United until the end of the season.[11] joining fellow Blackpool loanee Adam Dodd at Somerset Park.[12] He made his debut the following day as a 71st-minute substitute in a 2–2 draw with Hamilton Academical.[13] His full debut came on 11 February in a 1–1 draw at home to Queen of the South.[14] Just a week after his full debut, he scored his first professional goal, a late equaliser in a 1–1 draw against league leaders Ross County at Victoria Park.[15] He made a total of 19 appearances, scoring one goal before returning to Blackpool at the end of the season. He was also named young player of the year by the fans at Ayr united.[16]
Hyde loans edit
Tomsett joined Conference Premier side Hyde on an initial one-month loan deal on 24 August 2012, with the option of an extension.[17][18] He made his debut the following day as a 57th-minute substitute in a 1–0 defeat to Mansfield Town at Field Mill.[19] He received the first red card of his career in September 2012 as his side lost 2–0 at Wrexham.[20] He spent the whole of the 2012–13 season with Hyde playing a total of 41 games in all competitions, failing to score.[21]
On 1 August 2013, he re-joined Hyde on a season-long loan deal,[22] just weeks after agreeing a new one-year contract at his parent club Blackpool.[23]
AFC Fylde edit
On 4 July 2014, it was announced that Liam had turned down several offers to join Conference North newcomers AFC Fylde following his release from Blackpool.[24]
Curzon Ashton edit
He then joined Curzon Ashton.
Career statistics edit
- As of 1 August 2013
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| England | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
| 2010–11 | Blackpool | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011–12 | Altrincham | Conference North | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 |
| Scotland | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
| 2011–12 | Ayr United | First Division | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| England | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
| 2012–13 | Hyde (loan) | Conference Premier | 38 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 41 | 0 |
| 2013–14 | Hyde (loan) | Conference Premier | 45 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Total | England | 88 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 | |
| Scotland | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 59 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 66 | 1 | ||
References edit
- ^ . premierleague.com. Premier League. Archived from the original on 3 September 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
- ^ "Departed Players and Staff, 2011–12". altrinchamfc.co.uk. Altrincham F.C. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
- ^ Tomsett joins Ashton United‚ tamesidereporter.com, 3 July 2017
- ^ . Blackpool. 20 May 2009. Archived from the original on 23 May 2009. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ "Southampton v Blackpool". BBC Sport. 8 January 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2011.
- ^ "Liam Tomsett profile". Blackpool F.C. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
- ^ "TOMSETT SIGNS FIRST PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT". Blackpool F.C. 8 July 2011. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
- ^ "Robins Enlist Blackpool Teenager". bluesquarefootball.com. 22 December 2011. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
- ^ "Altrincham 5 – 1 Droylsden". Altrincham F.C. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "Departed Players and Staff, 2011–12". Altrincham F.C. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "Ayr United vs Hamilton Academical – 21st January 2012: Match Preview". scottishfootballleague.com. Scottish Football League. 20 January 2011. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
- ^ Wilson, Mike (20 January 2012). "Ayr United Boss Brian Reid Admits Interest in Ryan Stevenson". Ayrshire Post. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
- ^ "Ayr United 2–2 Hamilton Academical". BBC Sport. 21 January 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "Ayr United 1–1 Queen of the South". BBC Sport. 11 February 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "Ross County 1 – 1 Ayr United: County lose ground". The Scotsman. 19 February 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
- ^ "Ayr – Squad Details – 2011–12". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "Tomsett Heads Out on Loan". Blackpool F.C. 24 August 2012. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
- ^ "Hyde FC recruit Blackpool midfielder Liam Tomsett". BBC Sport. 25 August 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "Mansfield 1 0 Hyde". BBC Sport. 25 August 2012. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
- ^ "Wrexham 2 – 0 Hyde". BBC Sport. 4 September 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "2012/2013 Results". Hyde Football Club: Database. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- ^ "Will Haining and Liam Tomsett Join Tigers". hydefc.co.uk. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- ^ "Blackpool midfielder Liam Tomsett signs a new contract". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- ^ "Tomsett Signs". AFC Fylde. 4 July 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
External links edit
- Player profile at Blackpool F.C.
- Liam Tomsett at Soccerbase